Land Rover Defender: Front Row Seat Recliner Motor
Land Rover Defender 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Seating / Front Row Seat Recliner Motor
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
PART(S)
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REMOVAL
NOTE:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
1. Remove the lumbar assembly.
2. Remove the front row seat cushion cover.
3.
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- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Remove the side trim panel bracket.
4.
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- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Release the 5 wiring harness clips.
5.
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- Remove the 3 screws.
- Remove the front seat backrest blower motor.
6.
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Release the 4 wiring harness clips.
7.
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Release the 2 wiring harness clips.
8.
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- Lift the cover to get access to the screw.
- Remove the screw.
- Remove the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) docking station.
9.
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- Use a suitable tool to release the 4 clips.
- Remove the 2 head restraint support brackets.
10.
NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.
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- Release the 4 clips.
- Remove the lumbar support.
11.
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- Remove and discard the 4 bolts.
- Remove the front row seat recliner motor.
INSTALLATION
1.
- Install the front row seat recliner motor.
- Install and tighten the 4 new bolts.
Renew Part: Front seat frame bolt(s) Quantity: 4.
Torque: 50Nm
2.
NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.
- Install the lumbar support.
- Secure the 4 clips.
3. Install the 2 head restraint support brackets.
4.
- Install the RSE docking station.
- Install and tighten the screw.
5. Install the 2 wiring harness clips.
6. Install the 4 wiring harness clips.
7.
- Install the front row seat backrest blower motor.
- Install and tighten the 3 screws.
8.
- Connect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Install the 5 wiring harness clips.
9.
- Install the side trim panel bracket.
- Install and tighten the 3 bolts.
10. Install the front row driver seat cushion cover.
11. Install the lumbar assembly.
READ NEXT:
Front Row Center Seat
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
WARNINGS:
To avoid accidental deployment, the Restraints Control Module (RCM)
backup power supply must be
depleted. Wait at least 1 minute after disconnecting the
Glass, Frames and Mechanisms
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATI
Glass, Frames and Mechanisms - Component Location
COMPONENT LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION - 1 OF 6 - WINDSHIELD
NOTES:
Vehicle with 5 doors is shown, vehicle with 3 doors is similar.
The windshield is serviceable as whole assembly only.
Bracket
SEE MORE:
Control Components
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
COMPONENT LOCATION
COMPONENT LOCATION - 1 OF 2
NOTE:
Right Hand Drive (RHD) vehicle is shown, Left Hand Drive (LHD) vehicle is
similar.
Duct air temperature sensor (quantity 8)
Sunload sensor
Air ionizer
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control modul
Lane keep assist (LKA)
Make sure the relevant safety warnings
have been read and understood before
driving the vehicle.
Note: Make sure the LKA system is
disabled when connecting a trailer.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) monitors the road
lane markings in the event of an
unintentional road lane departure. If the
vehicle is abou
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